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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,400.63, 370,352.84 and 153,661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,400.63, 370,352.84 and 153,661.16 is: 212,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,400.63 : 370,352.84 = 153,661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,400.63/370,352.84 = 153,661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,400.63x = 370,352.84 × 153,661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,400.63x = 56,908,844,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,908,844,383.62/268,400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,029.48

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